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DAAR Member Linda Thornell Earns GRI Designation
January 15, 2019
The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Linda Thornell, McEnearney Associates, Lessburg, completed the REALTORS® Institute of Virginia program and have earned the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. “Completion of the coursework for the GRI designation represents a commitment to industry knowledge and professionalism that not all agents make,” said Beckwith […]
What’s the difference between canceled vs. withdrawn in Bright?
January 14, 2019
Bright’s listing statuses are different than what you were used to in MRIS. One important difference to know is when to use the cancelled status and when to use withdrawn. Here’s how it works. Download the Bright MLS Status Cheat Sheet Want to learn more about all of our statuses? Then you’ll want to download Bright’s MLS Status […]
We’re in Session: Join us in Richmond for the Chance to Advocate on Behalf of Your Business
January 9, 2019
Learn what’s ahead for your industry, engage with lawmakers and join Virginia REALTORS President Beckwith Bolle (2013 DAAR President) by taking part in the Virginia REALTORS 2019 Economic & Advocacy Summit on February 6th in Richmond, VA. This event offers education from industry experts and the chance to participate in town hall sessions with local legislators […]
Bright MLS: Legal Subdivision Now Available on Reports and in Listing Search
January 9, 2019
Based on your feedback, Legal Subdivision is now available on the main search screen. It has also been added to listings, where the information was previously available in MRIS and will autofill from the Bright tax record in Listing Management going forward. This is a non-editable field which contains information from a listing’s county assessment […]
HELP WANTED: Volunteers Needed for Updating LAWS Resourceful Woman Thrift Store
January 9, 2019
DAAR’s Community Service Committee is updating the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS) Resourceful Woman Thrift Store. LAWS has provided emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy, support groups, legal services and support to victims of domestic and sexual violence completely free of charge for over 30 years. The Resourceful Woman is a program of LAWS that features gently […]
Bright Launches LIVE YouTube Hands-on Clinics in January
January 4, 2019
Bright is launching interactive Training Clinics on YouTube! Join Bright as they host these virtual “hands-on” clinics that will cover time-saving tips and tricks, answers to top support center questions, and a live Q&A from bright instructors. Monday, January 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th at […]
You’re Invited: Learn about Key Transportation Issues in our Region on 1/9, 9:30AM
January 3, 2019
On Wednesday, January 9, 2019, members of the Government Affairs Committee will meet with Jason Stanford, Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance. The Committee invited Jason in order to learn more about the Alliance’s 2019 legislative and regional priorities, other transportation-related issues that could surface during the 2019 Virginia General Assembly session, and […]
What a Government Shutdown Means for REALTORS®
December 27, 2018
A Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government was not approved on Friday, December 21st, 2018 leading to a partial shutdown of some government operations. This partial shutdown, which includes some federal housing and mortgage programs, could cause settlement and financing delays. Here are a few ways loans may be impacted: Federal Housing Administration HUD’s Contingency Plan […]
Bright MLS Release Notes as of December 19th: Corrections and Improvements
December 20, 2018
The following release notes describing corrections and improvements to the Bright MLS system were made as of December 19: Importing photos and documents using Google Drive. Recently, we added a shortcut to Listing Management for importing photos and documents from OneDrive. Now you can do the same using Google Drive. Many subscribers use Google Drive to […]
Above Board: Community Service Committee’s Growing Impact in Loudoun and Beyond
December 17, 2018
The Dulles Area Association of REALTORS®, founded in 1962 and serving over 1,400 REALTOR® and Affiliate members, works to safeguard and advance the mutual interests of the public, property owners, and real estate professionals for real estate-related matters. DAAR has donated over $300,000 to local charities since 1992 and looks forward to continuing this tradition […]